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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Ken S, Jan 15, 2005.

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  1. Ken S

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    I was looking on the Carson Toyota website and found a box they can import from Japan that appears to be fitted to the cargo area of the 05 Prius. It's not cheap (with the inserts $260), but does look like it would be very nice. Anyone purchased one? What do you think of it?

    Thanks,
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    #1 Ken S, Jan 15, 2005
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    How about some links so we know what you are talking about . . . and also so we all don't need to individually hunt it down. :wink:
     
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    Yes, that's the link. I thought of putting a link it...but then I thought that the people I was addressing the question to...people that HAD the box...probably wouldn't need a link :)

    But, yes, that's the box. If anyone has it I'd be interested in knowing their opinions.
     
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    Those are interesting. I was thinking the Japan box should be a perfect fit for the car. I just wish I could see one before shelling out 250.
     
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    I found this item on the Toyota Japan website at http://toyota.jp/prius/dop/interior/other.html

    It looks like there are actually TWO different products here
    In Pic2 you can see the "box" inserted LOW in the trunk space - I don't know about you, but my Spare Tire is there.
    In Pic3, you see the "Dividers" - which look like they would fit.
    What do you think?
     
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    Here's the other jpg
     
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    OK that’s cool but why?
     
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    How about organization?
     
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    Both things fit into the black box that we have and not where the spare tyre is. I can't make out pic2... is it supposed to be some sort of briefcase-like box?
     
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    Cool
    But not going to drop $250.00
     
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    I just can't figure out if it is 1 or 2 prouducts. It does look like 2 separate items

    1. that sits below the cover and gives you a way to organize that area and could help to prevent stuff rolling around and...

    2 A box that attaches to the rear of the hatch area. Giving you some sort of organized storage area back there.

    If the 250 bought both items I would do it...although my guess is there's a substantial premium being charged because it's coming in from Japan.
     
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    150bucks but you need to pay shipping charge, which cost you additional 60 to 80bucks from Japan to U.S.
    250 is bit too much but just about right.
     
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    Speed,

    I agree that the charge isn't out of line when you include the shipping from Japan. Now if I can figure out if you get 1 or 2 boxes :)

    Ken
     
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    Do you think the folks at Carson would know?
     
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    I dont know the weight but if its reasonable I can ship to you.
    But I have to check with Post office and Toyota.
     
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    Nice move and way to go! 100 points to you dude. That was a great offer. My hat is off to you! :mrgreen:
     
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    Thank you for the kind offer. I'm not so concerned about the price as I am about what it is I'm buying. Is it one box or two? The ad at Carson is pretty confusing and when I sent an email I didn't get a clear answer.
     
    #20 Ken S, Feb 23, 2005
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